Category: Digital Compact Cameras
CNET have published a review of the 6 megapixel Casio QV-R62.
“Taking the resolution lead in Casio’s QV series, the 6-megapixel QV-R62 comes outfitted with newbie-friendly features such as Casio’s signature Best Shot scene modes and a pop-up help system. This nicely priced camera is easy to use and a good choice for snapshooters who want a little more from their camera than just the basic point-and-shoot. The Casio QV-R62 lags behind the competition in some ways—its Movie mode doesn’t record sound and its shot-to-shot time isn’t great, but if you’re more likely to be shooting a tree than a car race, this won’t be a problem.”
Website: CNET - Casio QV-R62 Review
CNET have published a review of the 6 megapixel Casio QV-R62. “Taking the resolution lead in Casio’s QV series, the 6-megapixel QV-R62 comes outfitted with newbie-friendly features such as Casio’s signature Best Shot scene modes and a pop-up help system. This nicely priced camera is easy to use and a…
DigitalCameraReview.com have just published their review of the Canon Digital IXUS 700 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH).
“Image quality should always be the number one consideration when assessing camera performance—- stylin’ and the “cool” factor are great, but in the final analysis it’s a camera. After reviewing the images we’d shot over the course of our SD500 test we both agreed that the outdoor images were consistently well exposed (we didn’t shoot anything indoors), the color was great, and the overall image quality was nothing short of amazing (for such a tiny camera).”
Website: DigitalCameraReview.com - Canon Digital IXUS 700 Review
DigitalCameraReview.com have just published their review of the Canon Digital IXUS 700 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH). “Image quality should always be the number one consideration when assessing camera performance—- stylin’ and the “cool” factor are great, but in the final analysis it’s a…
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the 5 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LZ2, which features a 6x optical zoom lens and an Optical Image Stabilizer to combat camera shake.
Website: Index Digicam - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LZ2 Review
The Hungarian website Index Digicam have reviewed the 5 megapixel Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LZ2, which features a 6x optical zoom lens and an Optical Image Stabilizer to combat camera shake. Website: Index Digicam - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LZ2 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LZ2 Write a Review of…
DIWA member and German website digitalkamera.de have just published their review of the Canon Digital IXUS 700 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH).
Website: digitalkamera.de - Canon Digital IXUS 700 Review
DIWA member and German website digitalkamera.de have just published their review of the Canon Digital IXUS 700 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH). Website: digitalkamera.de - Canon Digital IXUS 700 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon Digital IXUS 700 Write a Review of…
DCResource have reviewed the Canon Digital IXUS 50, a 5 megapixel digital camera with stainless steel finish that is Canon’s smallest ever 5.0 Megapixel optical zoom camera. The Canon IXUS 50 features a 3.0x zoom, a large 2.0” LCD screen and high quality VGA video clips at 30fps.
“Overall I liked the Canon PowerShot SD400, though I think the SD500 does a better job in terms of image quality. While most of my SD400 photos were nice, they were a little noisier and softer than I would’ve liked (they really reminded me of the Sony T-series photos for some reason). In addition I had two totally soft (read: awful) photos that needed to be reshot—something I haven’t had to do with any of the other SD series cameras before (maybe it’s just my camera?). I do think, however, that the average point-and-shoot user will be happy with the image quality, as they will be mostly making prints 8 x 10 inches and smaller. Remember that I’m supposed to be picky.”
Website: DCResource - Canon Digital IXUS 50 Review
DCResource have reviewed the Canon Digital IXUS 50, a 5 megapixel digital camera with stainless steel finish that is Canon’s smallest ever 5.0 Megapixel optical zoom camera. The Canon IXUS 50 features a 3.0x zoom, a large 2.0” LCD screen and high quality VGA video clips at 30fps. “Overall I…
PCMagazine have reviewed the 5 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5. With a 12x image stabilized Leica lens, the DMC-FZ5 improves on the DMC-FZ3 by offering faster auto-focus and improved body design, as well as more megapixels.
“With no new exciting features, a less ergonomically pleasant feel, and poorer photo quality, we’re not sure if there’s much of an improvement over the FZ3, other than the increase in megapixels. A better buy might be the Olympus Camedia C-765 Ultra Zoom, though you’d have to do without image stabilization and settle for only 4MP and 10X optical zoom.”
Website: PCMagazine - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5 Review
PCMagazine have reviewed the 5 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5. With a 12x image stabilized Leica lens, the DMC-FZ5 improves on the DMC-FZ3 by offering faster auto-focus and improved body design, as well as more megapixels. “With no new exciting features, a less ergonomically pleasant feel, and poorer photo quality, we’re…
Imaging Resources have today reviewed the 7 megapixel Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom, which was announced at the CES show back in January.
“What stands out to me most about the Olympus C7070 is that wide angle lens. I was very often surprised with the nice, all-inclusive shots I could get with it. Though it’s not quite as powerful, it reminds me of the power I used to feel with my old OM-1 film SLR and its 24mm lens. The wide angle end of photography has been too long ignored by the digital camera manufacturers, and our pictures have suffered as a result. With cameras like the Olympus C7070 Wide Zoom, we’re free again to explore and capture more of our world in a single frame than the standard 35mm “wide” setting usually allows. Those seeking to broaden their vision with an expandable 7 megapixel camera would do well to add the Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom to their list.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom Review
Imaging Resources have today reviewed the 7 megapixel Olympus C-7070 Wide Zoom, which was announced at the CES show back in January. “What stands out to me most about the Olympus C7070 is that wide angle lens. I was very often surprised with the nice, all-inclusive shots I could get…
Hitachi i.mega HDC-302SLIM is announced by Hitachi Japan. The Hitachi i.mega HDC-302SLIM is an updated version of the current HDC-301SLIM model and features a fixed focus lens equivalent to 44mm on a 35mm camera. The HDC-302SLIM has a 3.1 megapixel sensor that Hitachi claim can be interpolated up to 8 megapixels, although I would take that claim with a rather large pinch of salt. Other features on the HDC-302SLIM, which ships in Japan in May, include a 2 inch LCD screen and 16Mb internal memory. Price and availability of the Hitachi i.mega HDC-302SLIM outside Japan to be announced.
Hitachi i.mega HDC-302SLIM is announced by Hitachi Japan. The Hitachi i.mega HDC-302SLIM is an updated version of the current HDC-301SLIM model and features a fixed focus lens equivalent to 44mm on a 35mm camera. The HDC-302SLIM has a 3.1 megapixel sensor that Hitachi claim can be interpolated up to …
Imaging Resource have posted their review of the new Olympus mju DIGITAL 500 digital camera (also known as the Olympus Stylus 500), which has 5 megapixels, a 3X optical zoom lens and large 2.5” LCD display.
“As the latest in that company’s “Stylus” line of compact digital cameras, the 5-megapixel, 3x-zoom Olympus Stylus 500 Digital is to my mind the best Stylus Digital model to date. Its body design is trim and compact, with much better-feeling controls than those found on earlier models. It offers the same water resistance that makes the rest of the Stylus line so practical for go-anywhere photography, and sports a big, beautiful 2.5-inch LCD monitor to view your photos on. While the LCD on the Stylus 500 does much better than average in bright sunlight, and offers a wider than average viewing angle, I do wish that Olympus had kept an optical viewfinder for low light shooting, as the Stylus 500’s LCD has a bit of a hard time there. That quibble aside though, the Olympus Stylus 500 is a very capable, highly portable point & shoot camera, with good image quality and a better than average lens. Its point & shoot simplicity and 20 preset Scene modes make it easy for even novice users to bring home great-looking photos.”
Website: Imaging Resource - Olympus mju DIGITAL 500 Review
Imaging Resource have posted their review of the new Olympus mju DIGITAL 500 digital camera (also known as the Olympus Stylus 500), which has 5 megapixels, a 3X optical zoom lens and large 2.5” LCD display. “As the latest in that company’s “Stylus” line of compact digital cameras, the 5-megapixel…
Digital Camera Review have published their review of the 4 megapixel Canon PowerShot A520 digital camera.
“The A520’s ISO 50 and 100 images were consistently superb, but ISO 200 images were a bit noisy and ISO 400 images were noticeably too noisy. Overall, the A520 produces well-exposed images with good color, balanced contrast, excellent shadow/highlight detail, and sharp resolution, but the new f2.6-f5.5/35-140mm (35mm equivalent) all glass 4X optical zoom isn’t as sharp as the A85’s 3X zoom. The A520’s images are as good (or better) than any digital camera in its class. Reds are a bit warm and blues are a little bright, but most casual/amateur photographers probably wouldn’t consider this a fault. We did notice some minor chromatic aberration (in high contrast color transition areas, especially at maximum aperture) in a couple of shots, but overall the A520’s images are excellent.”
Website: Digital Camera Review - Canon PowerShot A520 Review
Digital Camera Review have published their review of the 4 megapixel Canon PowerShot A520 digital camera. “The A520’s ISO 50 and 100 images were consistently superb, but ISO 200 images were a bit noisy and ISO 400 images were noticeably too noisy. Overall, the A520 produces well-exposed images with good…
HP Photosmart M517 digital camera is quietly introduced. The Photosmart M517 is a 5 megapixel digicam with a 1.8 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36-108mm on a 35mm camera. Key differences between the new HP M517 and the exisiting Photosmart M417 camera are an 8x digital zoom, 32 MB internal memory and a bigger 2 inch LCD screen. The HP Photosmart M517 also features exclusive HP technologies like adaptive lighting. Pricing and availability of the HP M517 to be announced.
HP Photosmart M517 digital camera is quietly introduced. The Photosmart M517 is a 5 megapixel digicam with a 1.8 inch LCD screen and 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 36-108mm on a 35mm camera. Key differences between the new HP M517 and the exisiting Photosmart M417 camera are an 8x…
Ricoh Caplio GX8 is announced today. The Ricoh Caplio GX8 is an 8.24 megapixel update of the Ricoh Caplio GX, which has a 5 megapixel sensor and which I reviewed here. The Ricoh GX8 has a 28mm wide-angle zoom lens that can be expanded to 22mm with an optional wide conversion lens. The Ricoh GX8 takes only 1.3 seconds from start up to taking the first shot and can capture 16 frames in 2 seconds. The Ricoh Caplio GX8 also features aperture priority, shutter priority and manual exposure modes plus exposure compensation and auto-bracketing. No details yet on price and availability of the Ricoh Caplio GX8.
Ricoh Press Release
Ricoh launches the Caplio GX8, 8-megapixel successor to the popular GX
Tokyo, Japan, 26th April 2005. Ricoh announces the Caplio GX8, an 8-megapixel successor to the popular Caplio GX. The GX8 Combines a 28mm wide-angle zoom digital camera with outstanding performance and expandability, all in a sleek and compact aluminum die-cast body featuring the signature rubber handgrip. In addition to offering lightning fast operation and astounding macro mode capabilities that have long distinguished Ricoh digital cameras, the Caplio GX8 boasts superb flexibility, connecting to a wide array of accessories and instruments, such as wide conversion lens, external shutter release, and even a telescope. With such a plethora of tools on board, the photographic possibilities are limitless.
Ricoh Caplio GX8 is announced today. The Ricoh Caplio GX8 is an 8.24 megapixel update of the Ricoh Caplio GX, which has a 5 megapixel sensor and which I reviewed here. The Ricoh GX8 has a 28mm wide-angle zoom lens that can be expanded to 22mm with an optional wide…
Samsung Digimax Pro 815 is launched. The Samsung Digimax Pro 815 is an ultra-zoom digital camera that looks like a digital SLR (but isn’t), with a massive 15x optical zoom equivalent to a focal length of 28-420mm and an enormous 3.5 inch LCD screen. Other features on the surprising Digimax Pro 815 include a continuous shooting speed of 2.5 fps, start-up speed of less than 1 second and a hotshoe for external flashguns. No word yet on how many megapixels the Samsung Digimax Pro 815 will actually have, although the “8” in the name strongly suggests that it will use an 8 megapixel sensor.
The Samsung Digimax Pro 815 seems to be the real-life incarnation of a mystery camera that Samsung were displaying as a concept drawing at the PMA show back in February (pictured). At the time I commented “In a PMA Show of few real surprises, Samsung’s banner at the back of their stand hints at an ultra-zoom model, which would be quite a departure for a company that specialises in compact, easy to use and stylish digicams with a 3x optical zoom. Samsung obviously wouldn’t comment further on the mystery digital camera - time will tell if it actually makes it beyond the designer’s drawing board.” Well, it looks as though that camera has made it into production as the Samsung Digimax Pro 815.
More details and pictures of the Samsung Digimax Pro 815 can be found on this Chinese website:
Website: PCOnline.com.cn - Samsung Digimax Pro 815 (Chinese)
Samsung Digimax Pro 815 is launched. The Samsung Digimax Pro 815 is an ultra-zoom digital camera that looks like a digital SLR (but isn’t), with a massive 15x optical zoom equivalent to a focal length of 28-420mm and an enormous 3.5 inch LCD screen. Other features on the surprising Digimax…
Photoxels have published their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x zoom Kodak EasyShare Z740 digital camera.
” The Kodak Z740 is what we would term a true Point & Shoot digital camera, an easy-to-use family camera for capturing all those precious moments. Then print them out using the Printer Dock Series 3 at the touch of a button—even without turning your computer on! If you do not want to post-process any images in an image editing software, the Kodak Z740’s default settings produce images that are sharp and rich in colours straight out of the camera.”
Website: Photoxels - Kodak EasyShare Z740 Review
Photoxels have published their review of the 5 megapixel, 10x zoom Kodak EasyShare Z740 digital camera. ” The Kodak Z740 is what we would term a true Point & Shoot digital camera, an easy-to-use family camera for capturing all those precious moments. Then print them out using the Printer Dock…
DPReview have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix 7900, a 7 megapixel digital camera featuring a 2.0-inch LCD screen, new graphical user interface and a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format.
“In an increasingly crowded 7MP compact market, the Coolpix 7900 has much to recommend it. Design, build and ease of use are excellent, and there is a surprising amount of power hidden in the extensive menus, offering control over focus, metering, white balance and so on for those who like to tweak. The novice market the 7900 is aimed at will surely welcome the hand-holding approach of the scene and scene assist modes, and the overall responsiveness makes using the camera a real pleasure. Features such as Best Shot Selector (which takes a burst of shots as you hold down the shutter, then chooses and saves only the sharpest one), D-Lighting, Face-Piority AF and In-Camera Red-Eye Fix (which works virtually every time) add value to an already well-priced camera.”
Website: DPReview - Nikon Coolpix 7900 Review
Website: Read my Nikon Coolpix 7900 Review
DPReview have reviewed the new Nikon Coolpix 7900, a 7 megapixel digital camera featuring a 2.0-inch LCD screen, new graphical user interface and a 3x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens equivalent to 38-114mm lens in 35mm format. “In an increasingly crowded 7MP compact market, the Coolpix 7900 has much to recommend it…
The Spanish website Quesabesde have posted their review of the new entry-level Olympus C-370 Zoom (this camera is known as the Olympus D-535 Zoom in the USA).
Website: Quesabesde - Olympus C-370 Zoom Review
The Spanish website Quesabesde have posted their review of the new entry-level Olympus C-370 Zoom (this camera is known as the Olympus D-535 Zoom in the USA). Website: Quesabesde - Olympus C-370 Zoom Review Check the Latest Prices for the Olympus C-370 Zoom Write a Review of the Olympus C-37…
The Hungarian website IndexDigicam have published the first online review of the new Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LS1, a 4 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom that incorporates an Optical Image Stabilizer to reduce the effects of camera shake. The DMC-LS1 also features a 2 inch LCD screen and a battery life of 215 photos.
Website: IndexDigicam - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LS1 Review
The Hungarian website IndexDigicam have published the first online review of the new Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LS1, a 4 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom that incorporates an Optical Image Stabilizer to reduce the effects of camera shake. The DMC-LS1 also features a 2 inch LCD screen and a…
TrustedReviews have published the first online review of the new 7 megapixel Samsung Digimax V700.
“All in all the V700 is a good, and nearly great camera, and compares well with competing models from Olympus, Sony and others. It ought to sell well, and anyone who buys one will not be disappointed. If only Samsung had Sony’s advertising budget this could be the most successful camera that the company has ever produced. Only time will tell if it achieves the success it deserves.”
Website: TrustedReviews - Samsung Digimax V700 Review
TrustedReviews have published the first online review of the new 7 megapixel Samsung Digimax V700. “All in all the V700 is a good, and nearly great camera, and compares well with competing models from Olympus, Sony and others. It ought to sell well, and anyone who buys one will not…
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom, which has an ISO range of 80 to 1600, Super CCD sensor with 6.1 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
“The design of the Fujifilm FinePix F10 incorporates ergonomically pleasing features such as a finger grip on the front and a thumb divot on the back of the body to supply additional support and control when shooting. It does this without sacrificing style for comfort. The slightly raised finger grip has an embossed FinePix logo across it, which actually helps keep the fingers in place — blatant advertising with a secondary, practical application - nice touch. The grip is just large enough to supply comfort and support without adding much bulk; the height is not as exaggerated as some compact models, such as Canon’s A-series cameras. A divot on the back of the camera provides a comfortable space for the right thumb to rest when it’s not toggling with the zoom lever just above, though unfortunately, there is no texture to the surface. These seemingly insignificant features go a long way in terms of comfort and handling aid for the F10.”
Website: DigitalCameraInfo - Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom Review
DigitalCameraInfo have reviewed the new Fujifilm FinePix F10 Zoom, which has an ISO range of 80 to 1600, Super CCD sensor with 6.1 megapixels and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. “The design of the Fujifilm FinePix F10 incorporates ergonomically pleasing features such as a finger grip on the front and…
DIWA member and Turkish website Diginorm have just published their review of the Canon Digital IXUS 700 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH).
Website: Diginorm - Canon Digital IXUS 700 Review
DIWA member and Turkish website Diginorm have just published their review of the Canon Digital IXUS 700 digital camera (also known as the Canon PowerShot SD500 Digital ELPH). Website: Diginorm - Canon Digital IXUS 700 Review Check the Latest Prices for the Canon Digital IXUS 700 Write a Review of…